Pattern description: “I used to be a sponge person. But when my aunt gave me one of these handy cotton clothes, I never looked back. Practical and economical, dishcloths knit up quickly and keep on going. You just wash them and use again. My aunt has used one particularly sturdy specimen for seven years! When you’re ready for more of a challenge, try the company dishcloth.”

The sample in the book was knit using Lily Sugar’n Cream and takes about one 2-ounce (56.7g) skein.